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1.5 miles
Distance
174 ft
Climb
-201 ft
Descent
00:23:22
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
1,584 ft
Altitude min
1,736 ft
Altitude max
1,611 ft
Altitude start
1,585 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
3,635 ft
Distance climb
4,058 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:23:22
Avg time

Laurel View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douthat State Park
    Clifton Forge, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #134808 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131149 in E-Biking
    • #367322 in Trail Running
    • #333109 in Hiking
    • #50479 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #984 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #463 in E-Biking
    • #3,035 in Trail Running
    • #2,982 in Hiking
    • #308 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Virginia State Parks

Laurel View is a slightly downhill route over relatively smooth trail with a few roots and rocks traversing lower slopes. The trail connects Salt Stump to a number of trails feeding into Douthat Lake.
It is blazed in White.
Note this is missing the section from Salt Pump Trail back to Huff's Trail

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May 5, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/New_York)
May 5, 2026
 No issues whatsoever! These trails are incredibly maintained.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Laurel View located?
      Laurel View is located in Douthat State Park, Clifton Forge, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Douthat State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.9119, -79.80166.
      ▼ How hard is Laurel View?
      Laurel View is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Laurel View?
      Laurel View has 174 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,584 ft to 1,736 ft.
      ▼ Is Laurel View a point to point trail?
      Laurel View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Laurel View?
      Laurel View is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Laurel View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Laurel View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Laurel View?
      Laurel View is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Laurel View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Laurel View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Laurel View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Laurel View. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Laurel View?
      Laurel View is a moderately popular trail. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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